Game of Thrones Peter Dinklage - who has already won one Best Actor Emmy for his role as Tyrion Lannister in the HBO fantasy drama -may very well be on course to bag his second after this incredible performance as an imp on the edge.

"Father, I wish to confess," says Tyrion as he turns to address the packed court room as he stands trial for King Joffrey's murder at the Purple Wedding.

"I saved you, I saved this city and all your worthless lives. I should have let Stannis kill you all. I'm guilty. Is that what you want to hear?"

"Do you admit you poisoned the King?" asks Tywin while he's sitting in for the new tween King.

"No. Of that I am innocent," Tyrion answers.

"I'm guilty of a far more monstrous crime. I'm guilty of being a dwarf."

Tywin didn't kill Joffrey but he really wishes he had

After Tywin points out he isn't technically on trial for being a dwarf, Tyrion thunders: "Oh yes I am. I've been on trial for that my entire life."

He adds: "I did not do it. I did not kill Joffrey but I wish that I had."

"Watching your vicious bastard die gave me more relief than a thousand lying whores. I wish I was the monster you all think I am, I wish I had enough poison for the whole pack of you. I would gladly give my life to watch you all swallow it.

"But I will not give my life for Joffrey's murder and I know I'll get no justice here so I will let the gods decide my fate - I demand a trial by combat."